proxy marriage

noun

1. a marriage performed between one of the two contracting parties and a proxy who has been authorized to represent the other.

Word History and Origins

Origin of proxy marriage¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

He didn't suggest I renounce the proxy marriage when the time was up, or anything.

From Project Gutenberg

The blessing was pronounced by Gardiner, and the proxy marriage was completed.

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